With just some cardboard and scissors you can turn an ordinary box into a fun nature craft for kids.
If you’re like me, you have about a thousand shipping boxes just laying around waiting to be recycled. Why not turn some on those boxes into a fun craft for kids? This simple recycled craft is so cheap and easy to make and kids absolutely love it. Cardboard Nature Butterflies are the perfect way to get your kids outside and into nature. Head to the park or botanical gardens to see how many different types of flowers your kids can find to make their cardboard butterfly the most beautiful of them all!
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What Supplies You Need
- Cardboard (you can use old amazon boxes, cereal boxes or even these cardboard sheets)
- Scissors
- Marker
How To Make Cardboard Nature Butterfly Cutouts
Grab some cardboard and cut a square about 9 inches by 7 inches. Draw a butterfly on the cardboard including wings, a body, and antennas. Next, use a sharp pair of scissors or an Xacto knife to cut out the inside of the wings. Now you’re ready to head outside and find the best flowers for your butterfly wings.
Make It A Game!
Why not make a game with these recycled butterflies. Try seeing how many different types of flowers your kids can find for the butterfly wings. Or count the different colors you find in nature. Find orange flowers to make a Monarch butterfly, blue flowers for a Blue Morpho butterfly, or pink flowers for a Pink Cattleheart butterfly. You may even be able to spot some real butterflies while you’re out! This outdoor nature craft really is the perfect activity for kids!
Take This Fun Recycled Craft To The Next Level
If your little ones are just loving this fun cardboard craft, I’ve got an easy way to take it to the next level. Cut your butterfly out as instructed above and add some sticky contact paper to the back. Have your kids pick flowers and stick them to the contact paper to make really beautiful cardboard nature butterflies. Similar to these DIY Flower Trees, your kids can create beautiful and unique works of art with just a few cheap supplies.
I love this easy and cheap outdoor craft idea for kids. It’s the perfect way to get your kids off the electronics and outside into nature. Take this cardboard nature butterfly to the park or for a hike to see how many different types of flowers your kids can spot!
